Find out how New Zealand STCW seafarer certificates compare to Australian STCW seafarer certificates.

How to meet the medical requirements for domestic seafarer certificates

Apply for acceptance on the oil spill control agents register.

Risk assessments help identify why, when and where lifejackets need to be worn during vessel operations. Wearing a lifejacket can help prevent a tragic incident.

There are few exceptions to the prohibition of garbage discharge under MARPOL. Breaches can result in significant penalties.

If you are an Australian seafarer, you can use an AMSA approved task book to record your sea service, training and experience on board a vessel.

Dr Rosalie Balkin was appointed to the AMSA Board on 21 November 2018 for a three year term.

In this edition we talk about audits and application assessments, compass adjustment requirements, uncrewed barges and more.

This procedure outlines the process for Registered training organisations to offer recognition of prior learning to students of AMSA approved courses.

We have issued an updated marine notice for Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) in Torres Strait. This notice outlines the management framework, summarises the responsibilities and reminds all coastal pilots transiting ships when they are required to use the Under Keel Clearance Management (UKCM) system.

Mohammed Taslim is passionate about marine education in the Pacific and has his sights set on promoting e-learning study for seafarers in Fiji in the not-too-distant future.

In this edition we give guidance on managing some of the changes mentioned in Schedule 1 of MO503, explain electrical plan approval requirements, and more.

All ships must follow the requirements of MARPOL Annex V when discharging cargo residue.

This safety alert aims to raise awareness of the risk involved with getting on and off domestic commercial vessels.